Bai Yuelan’s Revelation! Lin Jianjun Is Not Lin Hao’s Biological Father?!

"Blacklist [L]? Young Master Huo, that's a bit… difficult to do!"

"[L] hasn't signed with any company. Right now, he's only releasing songs online..."

"So far, his sudden popularity didn't come from any capital packaging or marketing. It's purely due to his solid talent and an entertainment gift far beyond this era."

"......"

Hearing that Huo Qichen wanted to blacklist [L], the subordinate on the other end of the call couldn't help but roll his eyes.

If it were someone like "Cai Jikun," "Tai Ku La," or "Last-Minute Buddha-Huggers," those traffic stars built purely by marketing,

Then with the Huo family's capital strength, as long as they negotiated privately with the investors behind those stars, there was indeed a chance to have those so-called stars blacklisted from the screens at a certain cost.

After all, these big bosses hype up flowy young idols just to harvest brainless fans — if they lose one batch, they can always manufacture another.

As long as new variety shows and talent contests keep coming, so-called "idols" can be completely fabricated through artificial marketing.

But [L]'s situation is too special — one in a million — who blew up entirely on the strength of his talent, defeating capital.

He didn't rely on any promotional packaging. His explosion in popularity is entirely thanks to talent far beyond his time. That kind of talent is nearly impossible to replicate or replace.

Now, [L] has amassed an enormous amount of public attention.

If someone were to make him disappear for no reason, they'd likely face nationwide backlash.

That soon-to-be-bankrupt Lin Group is the perfect cautionary tale.

To sum it up!

Targeting [L] would harm others without benefiting oneself.

The Huo family cannot afford this price, nor do they have the strength to make it happen.

"I heard [L]'s talent has caught the attention of many powerful figures nationwide..."

"Some want to profit from [L]'s massive influence, while others purely admire his talent and praise his songs endlessly..."

Upon hearing this, Huo Qichen's expression turned even darker.

How could he not understand what his confidant was implying...?

If they truly moved against [L], some forces just as strong as the Huo family might intervene.

In the end, with a livid face, Huo Qichen gritted his teeth and gave up on the idea of blacklisting [L]...

"What's the deal with that beauty product Su Corporation is selling?"

"Why didn't we catch wind of this earlier? What kind of intelligence work have you been doing?"

"If that pill really works as well as the Su family claims, then you need to find a way to get the formula immediately."

Facing his boss's reprimand, the trusted aide also felt wronged.

He hadn't expected...

That Su Shengtian would do such a great job keeping things under wraps.

Even their informants inside Su Corporation hadn't picked up the slightest hint, catching everyone off guard.

"Young Master Huo! Not long ago, Su Corporation released an official announcement."

"They plan to hold a press conference soon."

"Su Shengtian will introduce the product's strengths during the conference and announce the identity of the researcher behind the beauty pill."

"When the time comes, we can try to poach them — as long as the benefits we offer are big enough..."

"Then I'm sure not just the formula, even the researcher can be snatched away from the Su family..."

Hearing the report, Huo Qichen's dark expression eased slightly.

His narrow eyes flashed with a trace of schadenfreude.

He was already eager to see Su Corporation's reaction when both the formula and the researcher were stolen away...

As for the researcher who developed the beauty pill refusing to switch sides?

That possibility had never crossed Huo Qichen's mind.

As the saying goes:

Water flows downhill; people strive upwards.

Human nature seeks profit and avoids harm.

Between an old, first-tier family and a declining, second-tier family, even a three-year-old child would know which one to choose!

Whatever Su Corporation could offer, the Huo family could provide twice as much.

Under these conditions, who wouldn't be tempted???

"Once the press conference begins, as soon as we confirm the researcher's identity, do whatever it takes to recruit them."

"Understood, Young Master Huo."

Beep beep beep—

After hanging up the phone, Huo Qichen sat back on the sofa and closed his eyes to rest.

But the moment he shut his eyes; memories of his recent humiliation flooded his mind.

Immediately, he felt a dull pain at his waist again from sheer anger.

Today had been the most humiliating day in his 30-year life.

"No, I can't just swallow this humiliation! I need to find a way to retaliate..."

"Maybe by using Su Yan, that love-struck fool, or those three idiots from the Lin family..."

"No matter what, they're all relatives of either the Su family or that brat."

"If something happened to them, the ones closest to them would definitely be heartbroken..."

Thinking of this, the corners of Huo Qichen's lips curled slightly, his dark eyes flashing with a sinister glint.

...

Lin Corporation Headquarters

Lin Jianjun, face dark as thunder and limping, returned to the employee dormitory.

Following behind him was the anxious Bai Yuelan and Lin Hao.

"Why... did you abandon me back then?!"

After entering the living room and settling onto the sofa, feeling the pain radiating through his body, Lin Jianjun furrowed his brows tightly.

He suddenly turned around and questioned angrily.

Just a few hours ago, he had been surrounded and beaten by an enraged crowd at the hospital.

If the security guards and police hadn't arrived in time, he even suspected he might have been beaten to death on the spot!

But more painful than the physical wounds…

But worse than the physical pain, was the sight of Bai Yuelan and Lin Hao holding hands, quickly fleeing —

That was what really broke Lin Jianjun.

"I trusted you so much, yet you abandoned me."

"Do you know how badly my fragile heart was hurt in that moment?"

Lin Jianjun's expression darkened like a brewing storm, the sheer pressure making Lin Hao and his mother feel suffocated.

At this moment, Bai Yuelan was the first to react. She quickly put on a tearful expression.

"Husband~~~"

"How could you doubt the love that Hao'er and I have for you? ??? Boohoohoo..."

"We knew we weren't capable enough to help, so instead of staying there, we ran to get the hospital security to save you."

"But you... you actually suspect the love we have for you? Boohoo... I don't want to live anymore..."

Bai Yuelan wiped away her tears, her eyes full of sorrow and resentment toward Lin Jianjun.

Then, she suddenly rushed toward the balcony as if preparing to jump, determined to prove her innocence.

Beside her, Lin Hao's eyes darted around, and in a split second, he made his move.

"Daddy! How could you not believe me either?"

"Even if I were beaten to death or had to jump from here, I would never abandon you!"

"My love for you is witnessed by heaven and earth. Your pain is my pain. If you don't believe me, then I'll prove my innocence with my life."

"Daddy, I'm an unfilial son. I won't be able to take care of you when you're old. I'm going now — take care of yourself."

"......."

Tears streamed down Lin Hao's face as he kowtowed several times to Lin Jianjun. (? ^ ?)

Then, as if driven by sorrow, he suddenly stood up and rushed toward a nearby pillar, looking as if he was about to smash his head against it and die on the spot.

At that moment, mother and son screamed dramatically.

One wanted to jump off the building, the other wanted to bash his head against the wall—all for the sake of proving their innocence.

"Stop! I'm sorry, it's all my fault. I shouldn't have doubted you two. I'm the one who is wrong!"

"If anything happened to either of you, how could I go on living?!"

Seeing Lin Hao and Bai Yuelan about to sacrifice themselves, any trace of resentment in Lin Jianjun's heart instantly vanished, replaced only by overwhelming guilt.

I deserve to die! I really deserve to die!!!

Hao'er and his mother are so kind, so pure, so innocent...

And yet I judged them with the mind of a villain, doubting their love for me?!

Consumed by guilt, Lin Jianjun felt his nose sting and tears flowed in torrents — he was deeply moved.

"With a wife and son like this, what more could I ask for?!"

At this moment, Lin Jianjun opened his arms wide, pulling the two figures into a tight embrace.

"Dear~~"

"Daddy~~"

With joyful expressions, Lin Hao and Bai Yuelan leaned into his embrace, nestling closely together.

Soon after, the atmosphere returned once more to that of a warm and happy family.

However, what Lin Jianjun didn't notice was...

Was the smug look of victory in the glances exchanged between Lin Hao and his mother.

Truthfully, they had been terrified earlier.

Their instinctive reaction had been to flee to avoid getting dragged into trouble.

It was only when they saw the hospital security guards arrive...

That they cautiously followed behind, returning to the scene to find Lin Jianjun all beaten and bruised.

Ding-ling-ling~~~

Just then, a text message notification interrupted their family moment.

Ah… What is this?

Could it be another problem at the company?!

Lin Jianjun opened his phone and was surprised to see...

The message was from his brother-in-law, Bai Jinglong, urgently summoning him to a company meeting.

"Yuelan, Hao'er! Something has come up at the company. I need to head back to headquarters. You two rest at home."

"Okay, husband, be careful on the road."

After bidding farewell to his wife and son, Lin Jianjun limped out of the room...

Only when his figure had completely disappeared did the smiles on Lin Hao and Bai Yuelan's faces slowly fade.

"By the way! Mommy! What was that serious thing you wanted to tell me at the hospital earlier?"

Now that he had relaxed, Lin Hao recalled his mother's tense expression back at the hospital and frowned slightly.

Hearing this, Bai Yuelan hesitated, struggling internally.

She remained silent for a moment, but under Lin Hao's persistent questioning, she finally decided to reveal the secret she had kept hidden for years.

"Sigh... Hao'er, I originally planned to take this secret to my grave."

"But at this point, I can't hide it from you any longer. It's about your true identity..."

"Hao'er, the truth is… Lin Jianjun is not your biological father!"

Lin Hao: "(òωó?) ???????"

...

Lin Group, Conference room.

As Lin Jianjun hobbled in and pushed open the door...

The overwhelming scent of alcohol and cigarettes immediately assaulted his senses.

Inside the room, dozens of shareholders had already arrived. They all looked haggard, with bloodshot eyes and poor spirits.

Some were chain-smoking nonstop.

Some slumped over the conference table, sighing heavily.

The most extreme ones...

Were directly drinking hard liquor, chugging it down without restraint.

The scene could only be described as 'a sky covered in dark clouds, with gloom stretching for miles.'

After seeing the situation in the room clearly...

Lin Jianjun's face twisted in rage, his mustache bristling as he pointed at the board members and shouted furiously:

"You bastards! What do you think this place is?!"

"This is a meeting! Yet you're drinking and smoking here — is there no discipline left?!"

Facing Lin Jianjun's Scolding

The board members in the conference room didn't react at all, continuing with their own business.

"Old Lin, the company is already on fire. Instead of showing off your authority, why don't you think of a way to solve the crisis?"

"Yeah, stop yapping. Sit down. We've been waiting. Company stock is in freefall — let's figure out a solution quickly."

"We've been losing hair trying to save the company! Meanwhile, you got to relax in the hospital while we handled the mess."

"Right now, only you can save the company, Chairman! You can't afford to be willful anymore."

Hearing the disrespectful tone, Lin Jianjun's temple veins throbbed "╬," and he wished he could whip out a machine gun and mow them all down.

He was the head of Lin Group!!!

How dare these people speak to him like this?! How dare they—!!!

But rage aside, he understood the reason...

The company was on the verge of bankruptcy, and everyone was about to become debt-ridden paupers.

In this situation, who still cared about who he was?!

"Silence! Everyone, listen to me, listen to me..."

Lin Jianjun frowned, raising both hands in a downward motion, trying to calm the room with authority as usual.

Unfortunately, he had miscalculated...

In the crowd, a board member dressed in a black suit raised his hand, cutting off Lin Jianjun's speech impatiently.

"Enough talk. Instead of wasting time here, Old Lin, why don't you hurry over to the Su family and beg them for the [Beauty Pill] formula?"

"That's the only way Lin Corporation has a chance to rise again."

Having his speech interrupted, Lin Jianjun gritted his teeth in fury.

At that moment, he truly realized—his once unshakable authority was slipping away.

Because in the past…

When he had complete control over Lin Group, every single board member treated him with the utmost respect.

Who would have dared to interrupt him back then?!